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BL05 DYC

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,720 mi
Last recorded105,720 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 105,720 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,700 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 104,037 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 103,410 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 102,678 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 102,368 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 101,882 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 101,882 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,103 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 99,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 98,699 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 95,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 91,698 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 62,111 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 26,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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BL05 DYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 68,931 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL05 DYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL05 DYC registered?

BL05 DYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 DYC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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